5 east lancashire / 13 kings Regiment ww2

[moonshine44]

Hi
i am trying to find  information on my late father in laws army service . I have searched Forces War Records but he does not get a mention .
Name : Thomas Lord : D.O.B.  7/8/1916 : Manchester
Rank : Private  3389583

I have his soldiers service & pay book ( poor condition ) And Know only the following details :
Enlisted at Squires Gate 18/3/1940
Served with 5 East Lancs & 13 Btn Kings Reg  and also was in the Paras .
I have a photo of him taken in Karachi  1945/1946 in his uniform shirt depicting Kings epaulettes ,
Para Wings above the shirt pocket and  sleeve badges depicting a felucca .
I would very much like to get hold of some information of where and when he served .

                                                                         Regards
                                                                                    moonshine44
P.S.
My wife has his Defence / War Medals

 

[MaxD]

As a WW2 soldier, his service record is still held by MOD it is not on line but you can apply for it.  the process is here:

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/apply-for-someone-elses-records

MaxD

[moonshine44]

Many thanks for your prompt response MaxD

                                                       Regards
                                                              moonshine44